The Hand Embroidery of Lumban, Laguna
The Tagalog word for embroidery is burda (pronunciation: boor-DA). It refers to both the activity (pagbuburda) and the product. But in the town of ...
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The Inabel of Ilocos: Woven Cloth for Everyday
The inabel is one of the many prides of the Ilocos region in the Philippines. “Abel” is the Ilocano word for weave, and “inabel” can be interpreted...
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Baybayin: The Ancient Filipino Script Lives On
Baybayin is one of the precolonial writing systems used by early Filipinos. The term “baybayin” comes from the Tagalog root word baybay, which mean...
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NARRA STUDIO is a new social enterprise and cultural shop featuring a curated collection of clothing, accessories, and objects that highlight artis...
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The Tboli Brass Casting Tradition
The T’boli’s brass casting tradition is held in high regard for their exquisite accessories and objects made of brass, such as bells, rings, neckla...
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Weaving Communities in Mindanao
Join us in learning more about weaving communities in Mindanao, Philippines. Weaving of the Manobo, Bagobo, Kulaman, Mandaya, B'laan, T'boli, Maran...
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Weaving Communities in Luzon
Join us through a tour of weaving communities in the Philippines starting from the north on the island of Luzon, to south at the island of Mindoro.
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Weaving Traditions: A History
Weaving in the Philippine archipelago is more than just a function of necessity; it’s also an art form, a tangible expression of culture.
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